It is believed to have originated from a bud mutation of the common Sanguinello orange, discovered in a citrus grove in Francofonte, our production area, between the 19th and 20th centuries. The organic Tarocco oranges from Sicily are cultivated using organic farming methods (Operator IT BIO 007 198399). Our fruits are grown on hillsides, which are early ripening areas, and on plains, which are late ripening areas. Our "tarocchi" belong to the following clonal selections: Tarocco comune, Tarocco Gallo, Tarocco Nocellare, and Tarocco dal Muso.
Characteristics of organic Tarocco oranges
- Shape: obovate or globose
- Also distinguished by the so-called collar or "snout," which is more or less prominent
- Flesh Color: orange with more or less intense red streaks
- Thin skin
- Seedless flesh
- Sweet and sour taste
Special features of organic Tarocco oranges
- Presence of anthocyanin pigments, antioxidants, which give them their red color.
- Oranges with the highest vitamin C content.
- High juice yield allows for exceptional juice production.
